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Grand Forks, NDtime type:
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R6954**Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.****Location:**Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $18.82 - $28.23**Summary:**The Lead Anesthesia Technician plays a critical role in supporting safe and efficient anesthesia services across surgical and procedural areas. This position schedules anesthesia technicians, oversees daily setup and teardown of workstations, and serves as the primary contact for providers regarding technical support and equipment needs. The role includes managing inventory, ensuring proper calibration and preventive maintenance of anesthesia equipment, and troubleshooting complex malfunctions in collaboration with biomedical engineering. The Lead Technician maintains compliance with infection control and regulatory standards, trains and mentors staff, and contributes to audits, quality improvement, and process efficiency initiatives.**Essential Job Functions:*** Supervises and schedules anesthesia technicians, assigns tasks to ensure coverage across surgical and procedural areas.* Oversees daily setup and teardown of anesthesia workstations, equipment, and supplies.* Serves as primary contact for anesthesia providers, addressing technical support and equipment needs.* Manages inventory and preventive maintenance, coordinating with supply chain and documenting compliance with hospital policies.* Ensures equipment functionality and safety, including calibration, cleaning, troubleshooting, and coordination with biomedical engineering.* Maintains compliance with infection control, Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital standards for anesthesia equipment.* Trains and educates anesthesia technicians, providing ongoing instruction on procedures, safety protocols, and new technologies.* Support audits, quality improvement, and administrative functions, including documentation, hiring assistance, and process improvement initiatives.* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.### Certification:* Certified Anesthesia Technologist | American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians | Preferred | HR Primary Sources### Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:* Surgery ASC: BLS within 90 Days of Start Date**Work Experience:**• Required: A minimum of 2 years Related Experience**Language Requirements:**This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.**Physical Demands :**• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Stand: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Walk: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Crawl: Not Applicable### ### • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • See: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)**Weight Demands:**• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable**Working Conditions:**• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Outdoor: Not Applicable### ### • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable**Driving Requirement Definitions:*** **Professional Drivers:** Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.* **Frequent Drivers:** Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.* **Occasional Drivers**: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.* **Infrequent Drivers:** Persons who are generally not expected to drive.**Driving Requirement for this position:**Infrequent Driver# Reference ID: R6954**Making a real difference. For one another.**To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)**At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another.**We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grand Forks, NDtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R6954**Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.****Location:**Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $18.82 - $28.23**Summary:**The Lead Anesthesia Technician plays a critical role in supporting safe and efficient anesthesia services across surgical and procedural areas. This position schedules anesthesia technicians, oversees daily setup and teardown of workstations, and serves as the primary contact for providers regarding technical support and equipment needs. The role includes managing inventory, ensuring proper calibration and preventive maintenance of anesthesia equipment, and troubleshooting complex malfunctions in collaboration with biomedical engineering. The Lead Technician maintains compliance with infection control and regulatory standards, trains and mentors staff, and contributes to audits, quality improvement, and process efficiency initiatives.**Essential Job Functions:*** Supervises and schedules anesthesia technicians, assigns tasks to ensure coverage across surgical and procedural areas.* Oversees daily setup and teardown of anesthesia workstations, equipment, and supplies.* Serves as primary contact for anesthesia providers, addressing technical support and equipment needs.* Manages inventory and preventive maintenance, coordinating with supply chain and documenting compliance with hospital policies.* Ensures equipment functionality and safety, including calibration, cleaning, troubleshooting, and coordination with biomedical engineering.* Maintains compliance with infection control, Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital standards for anesthesia equipment.* Trains and educates anesthesia technicians, providing ongoing instruction on procedures, safety protocols, and new technologies.* Support audits, quality improvement, and administrative functions, including documentation, hiring assistance, and process improvement initiatives.* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.### Certification:* Certified Anesthesia Technologist | American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians | Preferred | HR Primary Sources### Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:* Surgery ASC: BLS within 90 Days of Start Date**Work Experience:**• Required: A minimum of 2 years Related Experience**Language Requirements:**This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.**Physical Demands :**• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Stand: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Walk: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Crawl: Not Applicable### ### • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • See: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)**Weight Demands:**• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable**Working Conditions:**• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Outdoor: Not Applicable### ### • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable**Driving Requirement Definitions:*** **Professional Drivers:** Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.* **Frequent Drivers:** Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.* **Occasional Drivers**: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.* **Infrequent Drivers:** Persons who are generally not expected to drive.**Driving Requirement for this position:**Infrequent Driver# Reference ID: R6954**Making a real difference. For one another.**To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)**At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another.**We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. #J-18808-Ljbffr